This unit focuses on STEM (Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics). It can be modified for grades 2-6 but for this lesson, I will focus on grade 4. There is a diverse population of students ages 10 and 11. Key Concepts
budget
build
sketch
data analysis
Summary
You will design a race car made from various types of pasta. The goal is to create a car that will travel down a ramp and roll 150 centimeters across the floor in the fastest time. Your car must also be built within the allowed budget or you will be penalized points. Jeff Gordon (#24) is tired of losing to Tony Stewart (#14), Kyle Busch (#18), Brad Keselowski (#2), and Jimmie Johnson (#48). With only 3 races left in the Sprint Cup series, Jeff is seeking assistance in designing a race car worthy of competing in the next race. Jeff wants a car that has the speed and handling to potentially beat all of his competitors. Because you like racing and have an academic thrill seeking personality you decide to accept Jeff Gordon’s challenge.
Print materials needed (list them)
Pasta parts and prices list
Expenditures List
Directions
Data Table
Checkered Flag Questions
Internet resource links and other technologies (list them)
Russian Artist Makes Detailed Pasta Models | Oddity Central - Collecting Oddities. (2012, August 30).
This unit focuses on STEM (Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics). It can be modified for grades 2-6 but for this lesson, I will focus on grade 4. There is a diverse population of students ages 10 and 11.
Key Concepts
budget
build
sketch
data analysis
Summary
You will design a race car made from various types of pasta. The goal is to create a car that will travel down a ramp and roll 150 centimeters across the floor in the fastest time. Your car must also be built within the allowed budget or you will be penalized points. Jeff Gordon (#24) is tired of losing to Tony Stewart (#14), Kyle Busch (#18), Brad Keselowski (#2), and Jimmie Johnson (#48). With only 3 races left in the Sprint Cup series, Jeff is seeking assistance in designing a race car worthy of competing in the next race. Jeff wants a car that has the speed and handling to potentially beat all of his competitors. Because you like racing and have an academic thrill seeking personality you decide to accept Jeff Gordon’s challenge.